Never After Us: A Grumpy Neighbor, Single Mom, Found Family Slow Burn (Heartbreak Mixtapes #4) by Claudia Y. Burgoa

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Mara arrives in Seattle with her young daughter, Mila, to settle her late aunt's estate. Instead, she uncovers a shocking family secret that changes everything she thought she knew about her past. While trying to navigate grief, betrayal, and a new life, she finds herself living next door to Alec Horvath—a brooding, grumpy former rock-band drummer who prefers solitude and routine.

Despite Alec's rough exterior, Mila quickly forms a bond with him, slowly pulling him into their lives. As Mara and Alec spend more time together, they help each other confront old wounds, abandonment issues, and the lingering pain of loss. What begins as reluctant friendship develops into a heartfelt slow-burn romance built on trust, healing, and found family.